My Surprise Mate

Chapter 40 

Dane moved Kyra’s bassinet from the living room into our bedroom.

As I got Kyra situated in our room, Dane went outside to talk to the guys and fill them in.

He wasn’t gone long and told me our house would be guarded from now until Devin is found.I had this gut feeling there was more going on than we realized.I couldn’t sleep at all, and Dane slept off and on.I lay there watching Kyra most of the night and every little noise I heard had me sitting up in bed.

Kyra woke up around five that morning and I decided to stay up for the day.

After getting us both dressed, I headed to the kitchen to make breakfast.

Kyra seemed to be her normal happy self just like any other morning, blissfully unaware of what was going on.

Unsure if all three guys had stayed outside all night or not, I opened the front door and stepped out to find Zayd standing near the steps, "Good morning," I told him.

He smiled at me as he walked up the steps, "Morning dear.You should still be asleep."

He pulled me in for a hug.

Zayd and Adria acted like parents I never had, and they always seemed to help ease my worries.

"I couldn’t sleep and, besides, Kyra woke up hungry this morning."

he smiled and nodded his head, "well she is a growing girl, and we tend to eat more than normal humans."

"l was going to offer some breakfast and coffee but wasn’t sure or Colby.

"I'll take some coffee," Zayd replied.

"Me too!" I turned to find Ash walking toward the porch.

Neither of them looked as tired as I felt this morning.I led them into the kitchen and started pouring them each a cup while they sat down at the table.

"Good morning little princess," Zayd cooed to Kyra.She smiled brightly at him as he picked her up.

"Did y’all stay outside the whole night?" I questioned them.

"Yes and no,"

Ash started, "Four people were guarding all night, but we did rotate out with three of our best warriors to be able to squeeze in a little sleep."

I nodded in understanding as I handed them their mugs.

"Don’t forget Adria was here periodically through the night too."

"I had no idea she was out here too."

I watched as Zayd and Ash exchanged a knowing look, "What you have never seen is pissed off Adria when her family is being threatened.She wasn’t necessarily coming out to help guard but more to make sure we were doing it the ‘right’ way."

Both guys began to laugh, "she had us stationed around the house so there wasn’t a single side left unprotected, and every 15 minutes we had to switch spots to keep us alert."

Zayd was shaking his head as he spoke.

Dane walked into the kitchen wearing only a pair of sweatpants that hung dangerously low on his hips.

"Did we wake you?" I asked as he wrapped his arms around me and rested his head on top of mine.

He was watching Zayd playing with Kyra.

"No, you didn’t wake me.It’s just time to get up."

The front door opened as Adria came rushing in, have no idea how much trouble you two were fixing to be in." she pointed her finger at Ash and Zayd.

"Holly invited us in for coffee,"

Zayd started telling her as he walked toward her with Kyra, "you know I would never leave this angel unprotected."

Adria sighed, "I know honey, I just...I won’t let them get to her."

Zayd handed Kyra to her, "None of us will,"

Ash finally spoke.

I looked at Dane when there was a light knock at the door, "It’s Genesis and Blaze,"

Ash said as he went to open the door.

"Good morning,"

Genesis greeted as she followed Blaze into the house.

Blaze went straight to Adria and began talking to Kyra.

After setting Kyra on her playmat, Adria came and sat down at the table with us, "Should we have our meeting now or later in the office?"

She cut straight to the point.

"We just need Colby here and we can do it now.No reason to wait." I answered.

"He’s on his way,"

Dane reached over, slipping his hand into mine.

a seat at the

about my ‘dream’ and received many gasps and

Dane and Zayd exchanging looks the whole time I was talking, making me feel as if they knew

it?" I finally asked, looking back and forth

that just haven’t been

my

I stared at him,

didn’t elaborate friendly, maybe a little too friendly, and when he told us about the prophecy, he said he couldn’t remember all of

convenient was that? Now we are to believe that Devin and Nyla were able to not only bring him down

"Apollo has never been one to tolerate disrespect from anyone.He’s a very strict ruler.His command

him," I repeated

at me, "I wish that I could believe that babe, but in all honesty, Apollo could have taken them both down without hurting them.His command may not work on Devin, just as

thought back on the day we met and our conversations since then, trying to think of anything that seemed odd, but other than what Dane pointed out, I couldn’t remember anything that would

is a

Zayd this

realized.I know this isn’t something you want to hear, but we don’t think he

Zayd told me gently.

little at the thought of being betrayed by my father,

you could get in

Colby, I need training

heads, a resounding, "Yes Alpha"

as everyone slowly left, "When your dad calls, you need to act normal.Don’t let

next to me.I was now sitting

I understand," I replied, not really in

soon.I have some phone calls to make.Do you want to stay home today, or do you want

the packhouse."

you out walking around by

nodded at him in

be? We walked together to the packhouse, stopping a few times to

door to his where

of them that looked to

"Any luck?"

I sat Kyra down in her bounce seat.I’m pretty sure Kyra has toys, playpens, and play mats in every room

at me shaking their heads, "Not yet, but we

Adria replied.

flipped through the pages as I scanned for anything about the Moon

rare, but the Moon Goddess has appeared in dreams before.But

stated as she rose

go get Blaze and I will be back

as Dane walked through the door, "Any luck?" he asked as he picked

reading and stood

he said he would

the door, surprised to see it

explain Kyra’s

about to miss a meal, I

meeting up with everyone as we entered the

had sat Kyra in her highchair between

I couldn’t help but realize that even though Apollo has been friendly since meeting him, I don’t really

focused mainly on Kyra and

didn’t think it was

I would ask about Devin, the prophecy, or how things were going there, Apollo would always quickly change the subject

be," I murmured lost in my

should talk privately after

worry, but he didn’t

on this with Devin? I mean, I know that Dane doesn’t really trust him, but

to believe that Apollo’s intentions had been anything but good—unfortunately, it looked

Adria took the kids to her house so they could take a nap while the rest of

this," I stated not waiting for everyone to get

shot up in

Devin, or how things are going there, or the prophecy, he is quick to change

in silence once

pacing the office to

not saying that I don’t believe you, because I agree with you.I do think Apollo is playing a part, but whether he

as I thought about it, continuing my

did the phone call

I looked at Zayd.

was on the phone before lunch, and I am assuming or hoping, it was with

doesn’t like to talk on the phone much, but he did say he was planning to come and speak with us.He wouldn’t say anything else other

little, "Why not talk on the

me, "Vampires are very private, secretive

to sit down, "And your

sat down with a sigh, wishing

Colby, Dane looked at Zayd, "I spoke with

very few people

whole pack, but then again, there aren't too many things

sure why he felt he needed to move his pack

to do that?" I finally just

loyalty lies with his family and, as far as the Royal Pack goes, his loyalty is with you.He’s never been a

was shocked to hear his loyalty

been willing to stand beside us without hesitation from the

have Adria call

his chair, "remind Ash and Colby that Dominick will be coming sometime.We don’t

us alone in the office, the silence once

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